Past exhibitions

Charles 10th single pedestal table with four feet, 2 drawers and completely constructed in cherrywood. circa 1825. SOLDStunning!SOLD Italian hand woven tapesty 20th century. Approx. 2m x 2m.Directoire bedside table in walnut and bronze hardware. Fully restored. circa 1790. SOLDFront frame and doors from an 18th century armoire. Fantasic as a feature or bedhead!SOLD Louis Philippe mahogany on oak bureau, Unrestored. It is missing parts and the interior sliding drawer. circa 1830Louis Philippe wine table in walnut. circa 1840. SOLDSOLD Sideboard called a Bahut in French. Solid cherrywood, completely unrestored but late 18th century.SOLD Farm Table in Oak & fruitwood with two sliding doors to cover the openings. circa 19th century. Purchased in Flavigny les Beaune south of Dijon. circa 1850SOLD. Solid and small oak coffre (trunk) carved in the Bretangy style. early 20th centuryHOLD Table Napoleon III with one drawer. Completely black stained but this has a coat of white paint on that finish. circa 1870The inset would most probably have been leather.Walnut chest of drawers style Louis 14, 19th century. Price SOLDFlame Walnut veneer to the fascade of the drawers.Bronze handlesEscutcheons in bronzeBeautiful style Louis 16 table with bronze edging and marquetry to the top. The filial in the base is not shown but comes with the table. circa 1890. SOLDFlower maquetry to the edge and top of legsEmpire Walnut and oak cupboard. circa 1810. SOLDBookcase in oak. This was originally the top half of a provincial vasseliere or bookcase. early 19th century SOLDSOLD. Style Louis 15 desk in beech with single drawer. circa 1920Henry II cupboard, single drawer and door. 19th centuryBronze Lion handle handlesNapoleon III tilt top table. circa 1880. SOLDOak cupboard and 2 drawers with keys. Relief carving and solid oak. circa 1940.SOLD. Simple dropleaf table circa 1900SOLD. Oak table called a travaileuse. Lift up lid, carving to legs and front panel and made in solid oak. circa 1900SOLD. Solid oak armoire 19th centuryFull oak.SOLD. Napoleon III chest of drawers in Walnut veneer on solid oak core. circa 1890SOLD. Matching pair of marble topped walnut base bedsides. circa 1920SOLD. Solid oak 20th century reproduction of a provincial style.SOLD. Henry II bevelled mirror and carved oak frame. circa 1900Beautiful marble. The wooden pieces are the base points for the columns.Walnut bedside style Louis 15. circa 1900Bookcase 19th century,Carved oak Henry II mirror. circa 1890Bevelled mirror and nice carving.SOLDFaux drawers. Marble topped Bedside table with a drawer and door that looks like drawers. circa 1900. SOLDStyle Louis XV bedside table in walnut SOLDTop of an English bookcase. 19th century. SOLDBase of the English Bookcase. It is quite unusual with splay feet and it is Mahogany veneer on oak.Lovely armoire in solid walnut and bevelled mirror doors. c 1920. It also has a matching Walnut double bed. SOLDShelf in oak c1930. SOLDSecretaire style Lousi XV in solid oak. SOLDNapoleon III bedside table in full oak and very small bronze castors c1870Burr walnut bedside table. Top may have been marble but it is solid wood now. c 1870The timber is called Loup noyerNapoleon III Dark stained bedside in solid oak and recessed rouge royal marble top. c 1870. (missing only one moulding)You can see the hand dove tailed joints in solid oak.Small walnut bedside in walut c 1890Walnut table. Very unusual fretwork even through the legs. c 1900. SOLDSOLDBeautiful lingerie armoire in flame walnut veneer and solid oak body, bevelled mirror and 2 drawers. c 1870. SOLDAll shelving insideBuffet 2 body Henry II in walnut. The cap and the middle support were in the attic and therefore covered in dust but the 2 bodies top and bottom are in very good condition.You can see the the 2 bodies together but the middle rails and colums lift the whole thing up.Stunning carving, excellent quality and beautiful warm walnut colourHenry II Extension tableCute expanding sewing box in oak c 1920Dove tailed oval top box in solid timber c1900Buffet 2 body Henry II in solid oak. Requires re gluing.Planter c1910Oak Bedside with Rouge marble top c 1920Great old walnut marquetry draughts tableHOLD Pair oak bedsidesFretworked and carved oak mirror Henry II c1890Cute three legged stook solid maple or walnut?Solid oak table heavy as lead!

Photo clearly shows the tapered legs. Even though they are narrow at the base the oak is still quite durable!Clearly you can see the two pieces of burr elm. They are joined together as a lap joint and you can also see the opening quite clearly, but this is part of its charm.This kitchen table is made from two pieces of solid one inch thick Loup dDetail shot of the edge and one oak dowel can be seen in the leg that is pinning the joint into the rail.Louis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble topThe most exquisite Louis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble top (not shown) epoque 18th century circa 1750. Marquetry attributed To Thomas Hache from Grenoble (in the French Alpes). Status SOLD & DeliveredPhoto 2: Louis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble topLouis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble topLouis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble topLouis XV marquetry commode with bronze ormolu and royal rouge marble topThe most wonderful Louis XVI clock dated 1891: Status SOLDSculpture of the Virgin Mary and Jesus "en Majesté" . This is a figure originating in the "Massive Central" of France and is carved from solid stone. 54cm High. circa early 16th century. Status : SOLDIt is carved from solid stone called calcaire. To cover the white stone at one time it has been waxed but there are traces of red and blue paint in the small crevices which reveal it would have originally been polycromed. circa early 16th century. Status : SOLDLightning arrestor. Mythilogical bronze handle for harnessing the lightning. circa unknown. Status SOLDNapoleon III Canape in Walnut Noirci (black stained) circa 1870. Status SOLDA Henry II Desserte or dumbwaiter as I found it in the attic of a deceased estate in Chambol Musigny. I have found another old piece of marble for the top and this album. I have cut it to fit. "Polished" photos come up at the end of this album. Status SOLDAs you can imagine I love restoring and seeing the results like this. It is very satisfying work."La Vierge a la chaise" The virgin Mary in a beautiful frame with line inlay. SOLDPhoto 6: SOLDLouis Philippe day bed 1 metre deep. circa 1830. Staus SOLDPhoto 2: One side is finished and the other is designed to be against the wall. SOLDPhoto 4: Wonderful proportions.Unrestored Walnut bedside table with a white marble top not shown. circa 1890. SOLDRegency Commode (Period between Louis XIV and Louis XV) in French Walnut, epoque 18th Century circa 1720. Grand proportions. Regence 74 deep x 143 wide x 103 high. SOLDPhoto 2: After Polishing. The walnut colour is truly richer after a fresh wax. This wonderful piece is very practical and the drawers glide open just by pulling one bronze handle. The escutions have the face of the sun king Louis XIV. This piece comes with a certifcate of Authenticity from a proper authority.Georgeous serpentine tilt top table, Napoleon III in French Oak. Price SOLDAbsolutely the most georgous walnut I have ever seen. This armoire which is epoque Louis Philippe has the drawer in the base and four more inside. The walnut veneer continues on those interior drawers even over solid burr Walnut! circa 1830. SOLDPhoto 2Photo 3Photo 4: This is selected flame walnut not thinly veneered but quite epee or thick on solid oak and pine!Louis Philippe burr walnut bed converted into a narrow hall seat. The lid opens and is made in one piece of solid oak! Status SOLDBurr Walnut and solid walnut bench made from a Louis Philippe bed with a solid oak seat. Price 95Large solid oak armoire, fully shelved and full timber. Fully demountable. Individual parts can be handled quite easily and transported. The interior outside panels have been painted and would require stripping. circa 1830 -1850. Status: SOLDPhoto 2: The interior is very impressive as you can see the timber constructionPhoto 3: Detail, Provincial feet, mortice and tennon joints plugged with oak dowels or pins.Solid walnut bedhead Style Henry II. circa 1880. Status Sold.Set of 6 Louis Philippe chairs in original Paille seats. Status SOLDGeorgous Rouge mable topped walnut bedside table. c 1890. Status SOLDBedside table in solid walnut with royal rouge marble on top and one small cabinet below. circa 1890. Status SOLDBeautiful Ash writing desk in the Louis XV style, very petite! circa 1946. (Still has original label) Status SOLDPhoto 2: Beautiful lines. Status SOLDStunning Louis XV style walnut Bed. Circa 1920 Status SOLDPhoto 2: Detail of carving to top.A guilded frame, timber plaster and guilt with the original glass. Price 5Photo 2: The style of this frame is Louis XVI. circa 1900. This picture is not available.Guilded Frame, style Louis XVI. SOLDBenitier plaster and guilt on wood depicting our lady and the child Jesus. This is not a painting as far as I can see. circa 1880.Photo 2: Quite a beautiful image!Very tall, 2 door, Pitch Pine Armoire circa 1900. 240cm high. Status: SOLDPhoto 3Full Sapine armoire Style Louis Philippe with a drawer to base (unrestored). Demountable into cap and 2 units that are wedged together with oak blocks. This is a faux finish. They grain the pine to look like walnut but the timber is pine. circa 1890. Status: SOLDPhoto 2: He is still a little dusty!18th Century Engraving of the Goof Mother 19th century engraving "le billet doux", the sweet letter! SOLDPhoto 2: SOLDNapoleon III bronze bevelled hand mirror in the style of Louis XVI. (Face a main) Approx. 35cm long. circa 1870 (called face a main) SOLDBronze candlestick holders for the piano called sconsers. SOLDPhoto 2Plaque Mary and the child Jesus on beautiful green onyx. 7th May 1911. In the background are a typical pair of brass candlestick holders c 1900. SOLDPhoto 2: Plaque Mary and the child Jesus on beautiful green onyx. 7 May 1911 is written on the bottom plaque. Seperate to this is the pair of candle stick holders in bronze. Price the pairStunning Loupe dPetite boite a bijouxLoupe de frene et loupe dSet of 6 Alscasian glasses. SOLDCrucifix: Faux finish to cross. SOLDHenri II walnut desk with undercarriage of columns. circa 1890. SOLDPhoto 3: UndercarriageThese heads are of monks in plaster representing the 7 deadly sins, anger, laziness, luxury, avarice, envy, pride and sloth. circa 1900 in plaster. Status SOLD.Photo 2: The 7 deadly sins, anger, laziness, luxury, avarice, envy, pride and sloth. circa 1900 in plasterPhoto 3: Another angleBeautiful stool or small table in a one piece solid burr oak top! Price 5. Napoleon III Sewing table in Mahogany veneers and hand poured glass mirror. Status SOLDPair of Art Nouveau Candlesticks in cast metal. circa 1900 Very pretty. SOLDPhoto 2Tapestry Unicorn Series continued 48 x 45cm. Status SOLDTapestry Unicorn Series continued 48 x 45cm. SOLDTapestry; The same continued but in red background 48 x 45cm. SOLDPetit tapestry of the Eiffel Tower 24 x 24cm. Status SOLDReproduction Tapestry, ancient scene, with documents. (Sorry not in container as I forgot to pack it!!)Tapestry of Marie Antoinette. I have found a supplier of tapestries in Cotton and wool and will bring a few small samples to display in the exhibition. Price 5Bourgeoise scenes galant! 38 x 45cm. Staus SOLDFiling cabinet with Roll top cover to adjustable shelves. 20th Century. SOLDPhoto 2Narrow shelf Henry II in Walnut with the doors. Status: SOLDPergola or front verandah light in wrought iron. Status SOLDHenry II Wall clock. Status SOLDPhoto 2Two small and simple timber tables one in pine /walnut and the top one in a cedar. Status both SOLDFrench crystal vase watermarked Photo 2 Status SOLDPhoto 2: Side view. circa 1930. Status SOLDGlass bowl in heavy red and clear glass typical of Murano. circa 1920. Status SOLDOlympia reclining. circa 1930 in plaster. SOLDPhoto 2Spiral glass vase circa 1910. SOLDPlaster of Charles Gounod, born in France in June 1818 He was one of the countryCounter or bar in Solid French Oak. SOLDPhoto 2Photo 3Oak bedside table with open front and adjustable shelf. Style Louis XV. circa 1920. SOLDPhoto 2Next 3 photos are of a basin circa 1920. China or ceramics are know as faience in French. SOLDPhoto 2Photo 3Petite jug blue and white trim. circa 1900. SOLDWall light with original crystal drops. SOLDSpiral standard lamp, not including shade. SOLDPhoto 3: SOLDPhoto 5: The armoire is actually a lingerie cupboard being fairly narrow in depth. Status SOLDPhoto 3Photo 7. Status SOLDPhoto 4: The rails are as ornate as the bedheads.Photo 5: Bed SOLDPhoto 9: Fully adjustable shelves; drawer to base with a cover slide and one more drawer in the bottom behind the door. Status SOLDPhoto 10: Detail to head of Armoire. Status SOLDStatus: SOLDPhoto 2 Stunning ebonized carving to the heads of the bed and armoire.Marie Antoinette engraving. There is some mould on this engraving and requires cleaning. circa 1870. SOLDPhoto 2Photo 2: and we have begun the polishing...SOLDI purchased a piece of old marble at Emmaus in France and it was perfect in depth. I simply has to trim the edges down 10mm but it was good as the walnut was slightly undulating and I could cut it to exactly fit.I proceeded to drill the holes for the dowells in the colums and back board.The old marble has a very individual grain.A beautiful piece of quite delicate marble as this cut is thin. It is almost impossible to find this grain of marble today! Luckily Emmaus in France takes everything and if you are vigilent you can find something like this. It took me one year!End result... magnificent!Standing Crucifix. Price One is SOLD & one is left.Photo 3: The cover simply slide back over the draughtsWonderful draughts board and pieces in wood. There is beech, walnut and rosewood used here and both draughts or chess boards can be used, just flip over! circa 1920. SOLDPhoto 2: The draughts fit into a pocket on the sides.Another draughts board and pieces inside. SOLDLouis XIV Commode in French Walnut , epoque 18th century. Status SOLD & DeliveredPhoto 2Parisian Louis XV commode, epoque 18th Century circa 1760. Status SOLD & DeliveredPhoto 2: After polishing

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